I just installed windows vista on my laptop because (i dont know why) a message popped up telling me to insert a cd which i had no clue about.
Anyway, when i the setup for windows vista successfully installed, i restarted my laptop. Once i restarted it, some 2 options came. both of the options were windows vista. I don't know how to remove one of the windows vista from my laptop.
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The options come when i turn my computer on.
They come on a black background on startup.
This problem started when i installed windows vista again on my laptop.
I am normally quite good at fixing computers and i don't even need any help, but this is the first time ever i need help for this issue because it has never occured before.
The 1st windows vista option is the new installation.
The 2nd windows vista option is my old installation which i wanted to overwrite.
I am now always using the 1st option because i cant remove my old installation.
I did not do anything to the 2nd option just incase something goes even worse.
This is the only problem on my laptop. Everything else works in its best performance.
My laptops manufacturer is ACER and the model is ASPIRE 5630
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Startup repair Reports repair fail due to problem with registry
System Restore Reports no restore points available
Windows Complete PC Restore Reports no backups available
Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool No memory problems
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